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there have been no replies to my query for the past month. I am assuming that opening a DEMAT account for a USC kid is not possible.

How do I invest for the kid's future? suggestions?
I would like the investment in the Kid's name with me as guardian.

thanks much all.

I would like to invest under my kid's name in India. We are now residing in India. I have Demat account for myself. Kid is USC and is a minor. Is it possible to invest for the kid in a DEMAT account in India? Please guide. thanks.

[QUOTE=laks99;323856]I recently spoke to a few banks (both private and govenrment) to buy 50gms - the cheaper ones were IOB, Indian Bank and SBI. Again they were not very far off-within a range of Rs.500 for 50 gms. I went ahead with SBI because of convenience of having an account there.[/QUOTE ...

while there are several banks and private vendors selling gold bars, i would like to purchse from a bank whihc can give a receipt for 50gm bar. how to shop around without having to call? websites dont give updated prices. Any recent experiences? which bank is selling at lowest price? thanks.

Education as a fundamental right should help the nation too. It remains to be seen how well it gets implemented.

direct link....
[URL="http://ibnlive.in.com/financials/ibn181%20Final%20FD%20Form.pdf"]http://ibnlive.in.com/financials/ibn181%20Final%20FD%20Form.pdf[/URL]

[QUOTE=NewHere;277401]I am working on my retirement planning and would like to share some of my thoughts and look for your suggestions. I have recently returned back to India and here are details about my current assets and liabilities.[/QUOTE] There are some good lifecycle funds with low ER and no ...

[QUOTE=naveen1975;233176]Hi All, I managed to save some cash of 4 lakhs, which I want to invest for my daughter (2 yr old). This is for long term investment. Please advice me on the investment options to maximize the benefit. I am also looking for a good monthly saving plan for her future needs ...

[QUOTE=RRK;253710]In a 60/40 portfolio of stocks/bonds, I recommend 5% to 12% of portfolio for Indian stocks. (thumb rule is for maximum %, that is max(10%,20%*60%). Note, I dont consider REIT/Commodities as part of international allocation. A typical 60% portfolio may look like 25%-30% in US stocks ...

Just read this whole thread. Realised whatever I have been reading so far about taxes in India is going to be different! sigh!!
Whats the latest update?
Has the discussion taken place?
can anyone point to a summary that describes the final shape the bill has taken?

thanks.